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MothercareLSE:MTC -11.76% EV-to-OCF is 106.28 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 1005% above its 10-year median of 9.62. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,135 Retail - Cyclical companies, Mothercare ranks worse than 96.65% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Mothercare's Enterprise Value is £10.63 Mil.
Mothercare's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.10 Mil. Therefore, Mothercare's EV-to-OCF for today is 106.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mothercare's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MTC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.91 Med: 9.62 Max: 200.41
Current: 111.91
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Mothercare was 200.41. The lowest was -28.91. And the median was 9.62.
LSE:MTC's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 96.65% of 1135
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.22
vs LSE:MTC: 111.91
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Mothercare's share price for today is £0.0075.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mothercare's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.009.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Mothercare EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Mothercare EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mothercare's EV-to-OCF can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Mothercare's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Mothercare EV-to-OCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mothercare's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mothercare's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Mothercare's current Enterprise Value is £10.63 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mothercare's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.10 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Mothercare (LSE:MTC) has a EV-to-OCF of 106.28 as of Aug. 19, 2026. This is 1005% above median its historical median of 9.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Mothercare ranks #1097 out of 1135 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 96.7%.
Is Mothercare's EV-to-OCF too high?
Mothercare's current EV-to-OCF of 106.28 is 1005% above median its 10-year median of 9.62. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.22. Mothercare's value of 106.28 is 1372% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mothercare ranks #1097 out of 1135 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Mothercare's EV-to-OCF compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Mothercare ranks #1097 out of 1135 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Mothercare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.22. Mothercare's value of 106.28 is 1372% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.62 vs. the industry median of 7.22, Mothercare has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.22, based on 1,135 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mothercare's current EV-to-OCF of 106.28 is 1372% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mothercare's current EV-to-OCF is 106.28, which is 1005% above median its own 10-year median of 9.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mothercare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mothercare (LSE:MTC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.02, compared to a current price of £0.01 — trading 62.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 106.28, which is 1005% above median its 10-year median of 9.62 and 1372% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.22. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mothercare (LSE:MTC), the current EV-to-OCF is 106.28 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Mothercare PLC is the owner of a specialist brand that designs, sources, and supplies products across clothing, equipment, and other products for parents and young children around the world. The Mothercare brand is presented in stores and online through a network of franchise partners globally. Its product offerings span across clothing and many other essential categories including baby nursery, feedtime, bathtime, and playtime. The company generates a majority of its revenue in the form of the sale of goods to franchise partners, and the rest through royalties income. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Europe and the rest from Asia and the Middle East.
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